Note: If hired you will be an employee of a third-party that does business for Nestle Purina Reference ID: 335658 Location: St. Louis, MO Category: Education/Training Job Type: Full Time **(8 hour day shift, Monday-Friday)** Assistant/Floater Teacher for Infant to Prekindergarten **Summary** Our Nestlé Purina Child Development Center is looking for an assistant/floater teacher to support the infant to prekindergarten classes. Join an experienced and committed team made up of early childhood professionals in a NAEYC-accredited early childhood center located on Purina’s campus in downtown St. Louis! Enjoy the amenities of the Purina campus (walking trails, Starbucks, Full-Service Cafeteria, and The Store (+Discount) as well as other benefits of working at this Center. When joining our team, you will bring your expertise and assist with implementing lesson plans based on Project Construct in a play-based curriculum, while interacting with children and families. You will implement family-style dining and help promote a safe environment where children can be happy and active learners. Be part of a great team and help make a difference in a young child's life. We are seeking a nurturing, experienced teacher who brings energy and creativity to work every day to join the Nestle Purina Child Development Center team. **Duties** + Work with children in a one-on-one and group setting through meaningful, hands-on learning activities + Assist with implementing the lesson plans the Lead Teachers create that are developmentally appropriate and differentiated for all skill levels and student interests + Facilitate planned math, literacy, and science learning activities that allow students the opportunity to communicate orally and in writing + Use daily mealtimes with the class as a method to incorporate learning, and social skills + Assist with following schedules and routines for the children + Promote and model a positive and respectful learning environment that focuses on positive redirection + Establish trust and bond with the children and families in which you will serve + Communicate with parents about children’s day. + Maintain a safe and healthy classroom by following all center health and safety guidelines and rules + Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethics **Requirements:** + High School diploma or Equivalent + 1 year of experience working in early childhood **Nice To Haves** + Associate’s degree or higher in Education or related field + CDA Certification **Benefits** + Health, Vision, and Dental insurance + Life insurance + Paid time off + Holidays (including extended days off at end of year) + Tuition reimbursement + Yearly Bonuses + Access to Nestlé Purina’s campus and amenities (walking trails, Starbucks, Full-Service Cafeteria, and The Store (+Discount) **Salary:** Pay based on credentials/experience, starting at $15 Hr **Minimum Education:** High School or Equivalent **Job Type:** Full Time **(8 hour day shift, Monday-Friday)** **Category:** Education/Training **Minimum Experience:** 1 year **Location:** St. Louis, MO Note: If hired you will be an employee of a third-party that does business for Nestle Purina.